Version October 2024
| Category | Examples |
| Low-protein foods: No limit | |
| Fruits | Apples, oranges, pears, peaches, melons, bananas, pineapple, nectarines, berries, plums, kiwi, mangos, grapefruit, clementines, plantains, fruit cocktail, applesauce, grapes, pomegranate, tangerines |
| Vegetables | Carrots, celery, cucumber, lettuce, onions, beets, cabbage, green peppers, red peppers, zucchini, asparagus, cauliflower, squash, mushrooms, broccoli, green beans, wax beans, artichokes, eggplant, spinach, tomatoes |
| Other | Butter, margarine, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, salad dressing Non-dairy creamer, jelly, jam, sugar, maple syrup, ice pops, Italian ice, sorbet, marshmallow, rice milk |
| Special phenylalanine-free foods | Specialty foods made without phenylalanine (ask your doctor or dietitian for resources) |
| Medium-protein foods: Limit to foods with 2 grams of protein or less per serving | |
| Grains | Bread, bagels, rice, pasta, English muffins, waffles, pancakes |
| Snacks | Potato chips, corn chips, rice cakes, crackers |
| Starchy vegetables | Corn, peas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, French fries, onion rings |
| High-protein foods: Avoid completely | |
| Meats | Beef, chicken, pork, fish |
| Dairy products | Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream |
| Other sources of protein | Eggs, nuts, nut butters, seeds, beans, soy, tofu |
| Artificial sweeteners | Aspartame (found in sugar substitutes and "diet" products) |
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